CV musical examines 20th century
A musical featuring turn-of-the-century America opens this week to audiences at Central Valley High School.
The play, called “Tintypes,” chronicles the growing pains of those bygone times in our nation, exploring when slower-paced days gave way to a bustling world of automobiles, electricity and the telephone. It touches on the economic and social disparities of the era, which also was filled with innovation and patriotism.
The “Tintypes” cast – Emily Hansen, Devey Thurber, Jared Mola, Kaelee Toth and Jack Sorensen – leads a musical journey through ragtime, Tin Pan Alley and gospel music with more than 52 songs and dance numbers. Audiences will follow five archetypes: a Russian immigrant, a socialist, a black domestic worker, a singer and Teddy Roosevelt.
The show is at 7:30 tonight and on Thursday, Friday and March 15 at the Central Valley Performing Arts Center, 821 S. Sullivan Road. Tickets cost $7.
The production is choreographed and directed by Michael Muzatko, teacher of art, music and drama at CVHS. Mark Sorenson and Keith Peterson provide musical direction. For more ticket and show information, call 228-5218.
East Valley presents ‘Dracula’
Another entertainment option arrives this weekend at East Valley High School as actors perform “Dracula, The Vampire Play,” based on the classic Bram Stoker novel.
Performances are 7 p.m. today and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, in the high school theater, 15711 E. Wellesley Ave.
Written by Tim Kelly, the play focuses on the character, Lucy Westenra, who is under the spell of Count Dracula, and how her family and friends try to help her. In the end, they call in the famous Professor Van Helsing, and the classic battle between good and evil begins.
Admission is $5 for adults; $3 for senior citizens; free for students with an ASB card; $3 for students without an ASB card, and free for children younger than 11.
Senior Jared Jolstead, as Count Dracula, makes his final appearance on the East Valley stage after appearing in every production since his freshman year.
Other cast members include: Tanner Treadwell as Grimm; Tonya Strong as Mrs. Fern; Melissa Gren as Mrs. Westenra; Brendin Peterson as Dr. Quincy; Mark Jolstead as Arthur Holmwood; Krisztina Mendez, as Mina; Kimberlee Noack as Flora; Sara King as Lucy Westenra; Stephanie Adkins as Nurse Cassidy; Jacob Carruthers as Renfield; Ashley Gren as Miss Anya; Ian Deroetth as Jonathan Harker; Alexandra Lowry-Schiller as Vampire Wife No.1; Shelby Brower as Vampire Wife No. 2; Taylor Hughes as Vampire Wife No. 3; and Nikki Bernard as Professor Van Helsing.
Native American Program hearing
The public can attend the annual hearing for the Title VII Spokane Valley Native American Program to learn more about services for school-age children. The hearing is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 26 at the West Valley Outdoor Learning Center, 8706 E. Upriver Drive.
Attendees can learn about the services the program offers to students with Native American Heritage and their families and how the program is funded. Officers will be elected and public recommendations will be heard. Activities for children and light refreshments will be provided.
The Native American Program serves students in the Central Valley, East Valley, Freeman and West Valley school districts. For more information, call 288-5832.